designboom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The post traditional japanese woodworking technique adds dimension to forêt furniture series by ODS appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the collection includes a console, a low table, and a divider inspired by the japanese craft that assembles wooden geometric patterns without nails.

Technique 144

Technique Inspiration Architecture Design 144

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While this knowledge was never truly lost, the techniques associated with these materials have long remained in the background. The combination of innovation, ecological awareness, and, fundamentally, the revaluation of natural resources that have accompanied humanity since its earliest days.

Materials 274

Materials Inspiration Technique Architecture 274

ArchDaily

JULY 15, 2025

Image © Venice Documentation Project - Samuele Cherubini The Kingdom of Morocco 's exhibition at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia highlights Moroccan earth architecture and traditional construction techniques.

Materials 225

Materials Sustainability Technique Building 225

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The project introduces a skyscraper designed to engage with the local environment and culture, seeking to combine modern architectural techniques with regional heritage. This 380-meter-high tower is the latest result of a decade-long partnership between Muraba, a Dubai-based developer, and RCR Arquitectes, a Spanish architectural firm.

Technique 329

Technique Architecture Firm Modern Innovation 329

Archinect

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Through fostering particular artistic philosophies, drawing techniques, and design ideologies, such institutions shape not only the architects themselves but also the way they convey their ideas to others. Architecture schools have long held a significant role in shaping the field of architectural visualization.

Visualization 299

Visualization Art Architecture Technique 299

ArchDaily

JUNE 27, 2025

Kusy Kawsay / AL BORDE + David Guambo © JAG Studio; Hideout / Studio WNA © Sasha Juliard Thatching is a traditional building technique that has been reinterpreted in different ways in contemporary projects, allowing its value to continue to endure over time.

Roofing 279

Roofing Technique Contemporary Construction 279

ArchDaily

JULY 15, 2025

Centered on locally available resources and manual techniques, this construction method highlights how the choice of materials and building system can shape the experience of a space, reveal the time invested, and embed the culture of a place into the very matter of architecture.

Materials 251

Materials Construction Construction Architecture 251

ArchDaily

MARCH 11, 2025

His work responds to these and other challenges of Chinese society while valuing traditional materials and techniques, as well as the creation of communal spaces. It is within this context that Liu Jiakun , awarded the 2025 Pritzker Prize , stands out for his subtle yet profoundly transformative architectural approach. Read more

Architecture 320

Architecture Technique Modern Technology 320

Archinect

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Entrants were encouraged to explore creative approaches to materiality, construction techniques, and structural ingenuity, with particular attention to safety, durability, and weather resilience,” Buildner noted.

Safety 277

Safety Technique Inspiration Landscape 277

Archinect

MARCH 5, 2025

Among the responsibilities for the role will be “leading hands-on studio courses with students” through “exposing them to the design process, prototyping techniques, and digital fabrication.”

Students 267

Students Technique Innovation Education 267

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Modernism played an undeniable role in the renewal of architectural ideals, contributing a new attitude toward understanding new ways of living, construction techniques, and aesthetics, marking profound changes in the general perception of the world.

Modern 313

Modern Architecture Technique Housing 313

ArchDaily

JULY 14, 2025

Instead of focusing on construction techniques, the presenter, architect Pliny Fisk III , spread out a series of hand-drawn maps that revealed something extraordinary - rural Texas wasn't resource-poor, as conventional wisdom suggested, but material-rich beyond imagination.

Technique 277

Technique Design Construction Construction 277

ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2025

In this broader sense, architecture becomes a field of convergence, where natural, artificial, and social intelligences intersect to offer new ways of designing and building.

Environment 279

Environment Technique Architecture Technology 279

The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 22, 2025

can preserve its forests by building smartly with new and old techniques and technologies appeared first on The Architects Newspaper. On the whole, U.S.

Technique 80

Technique Technology Technology Building 80

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Various construction techniques have been implemented, relying on locally sourced materials to create spaces and shelters in complete harmony with the landscape. Over the years, Ecuadorian architecture has developed its own identity, successfully adapting to these diverse settings.

Nature 300

Nature Contemporary Residential Project 300

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Some projects incorporate green spaces and shared amenities to create a stronger connection between the built environment and its users, while others introduce innovative construction techniques to improve sustainability and efficiency.

Innovation 272

Innovation Technique Environment Technology 272

Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The technique could also extend the longevity of products because it is less noticeable if the wood becomes chipped or dented, while surface marks can be sanded away without the need to refinish the pieces. "The The colour will not disappear no matter how much you work it." The expanded collection saw the duo experiment further.

Technique 122

Technique Development Developer Manufacturing 122

Architizer

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Fire safety standards have been enhanced through innovative engineering techniques, and subsidies — such as government grants for sustainable materials and renewable energy integration — are available for sustainable construction projects. Timber’s popularity stems from several factors.

Government 128

Government Technique Innovation Sustainability 128

ArchDaily

JUNE 13, 2025

Due to their thermal properties, durability, and sustainable qualities , these materials have evolved from vernacular construction techniques into high-value architectural elements that are always being reinvented and optimized. They offer both structural performance and sensory engagement when used in both outdoor and interior spaces.

Interior 206

Interior Contemporary Technique Sustainability 206

ArchDaily

JUNE 5, 2025

Courtesy of Dornbracht At the heart of design lies the intersection of technique and creativity—a space where ideas take shape and environments are reimagined.

Technique 179

Technique Design Finishes Innovation 179

Deezen

JANUARY 7, 2025

Read: Herzog & de Meuron's Tate Modern was the most significant building of 2000 Built from the same materials as the original building, it uses similar construction techniques, although with the addition of updated elements including a vaulted roof that improves ventilation and spatial quality within the space.

Building 119

Building Roofing Technique Sustainability 119

ArchDaily

APRIL 15, 2025

This approach not only minimized raw material waste but also led to the development of new surface-finishing techniques, evolving from manual stone rubbing to the use of a heavy, long-handled grinding stone known as a galera. Read more

Innovation 246

Innovation Sustainability Technique Visualization 246

Archinect

JULY 10, 2025

The project draws on Uganda’s earth building traditions, with Siimi Design Studio providing local expertise in material use and construction techniques. Image credit: Henning Larsen The scheme includes primary and secondary school buildings, male and female dormitories, a gymnasium, and outdoor learning spaces.

Technique 162

Technique Foundation Education Students 162

designboom

JUNE 2, 2025

UAE draws from Emirati building traditions while integrating Japanese wooden construction techniques. Clad in aluminum and shaped using boat-building techniques, the structure draws from both local traditions and Japanese woodcraft.

Technique 115

Technique Structure Nature Sustainability 115

Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

This article explores techniques for optimizing natural light, from architectural layout and window placement to advanced glazing solutions, with a focus on sustainable and aesthetic benefits for new residential projects and home additions.

Nature 98

Nature Construction Construction Windows 98

Deezen

APRIL 22, 2025

Dutch designer Arno Hoogland has developed a technique for transforming MDF panels into walls and furniture with hypnotic 3D textures. He has used the technique to create furniture and wall coverings "It's a tribute to MDF," Hoogland told Dezeen during a tour of the show. But I wanted to show that MDF can be beautiful."

Building 113

Building Technique Finishes Events 113

designboom

JULY 12, 2025

The building’s facade design adapts traditional Chinese ink painting techniques into a contemporary architectural language. Lo Kwee-seong, donor and founder of the Vitasoy brand, whose name is embedded in the museum’s history. see more project submissions from our readers here.

Art 110

Art Design Technique Landscape 110

designboom

JUNE 21, 2025

Canadian firm Blouin Orzes blends traditional Inuit knowledge with modern techniques to respond to harsh northern climates. María Isabel Paz preserves endangered textile techniques through urban storytelling in handmade rugs.

Space 109

Space Installation Technique Restoration 109

Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It was designed as the home for the studio partners "In Northcote House, we wanted to experiment with standard construction techniques using advanced digital fabrication techniques to create a more sustainable construction practice," said Loh and Leggett. The outcomes are familiar and yet highly unusual textures and finishes."

Roofing 131

Roofing Home Architect Technique 131

Architizer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Still, technological advancements such as 3d scanning and augmented reality, along with advanced 3d printing building techniques, make a different type of “promise” for the preservation of architectural heritage.

Building 116

Building Architect Technology Technology 116

Deezen

JULY 16, 2025

"Whereas usually these 'negotiations' between different building cultures are hidden upon completion of a renovation, our goal was to put these new combinations of materials, forms and construction techniques on display, as the central features of the new space," he said.

Materials 129

Materials Renovation Contract Roofing 129

designboom

OCTOBER 26, 2024

ota archistudio realizes a 3D roof by adjusting the angles of the wooden beams, a technique expertly executed by local craftsmen. The post curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

Roofing 140

Roofing Home Technique Architecture 140

Deezen

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The pavilion is constructed from approximately 900 panels, each with a different shape, that fit together using special joints based on traditional Japanese woodworking techniques.

Events 116

Events Firms Technique Industrial 116

Architizer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Here’s a preview of what the survey will explore: Sustainability Tools : How is the industry adapting visualization techniques to support sustainable design practices? Real-Time Rendering : Which tools and techniques are you using for real-time visualization, and how do they augment your design process?

Art 116

Art Visualization Technique Technology 116

designboom

JUNE 28, 2025

It rises between 12 and 22 meters in height and is made from a combination of local Japanese sugi cedar, hinoki cypress, and Scots pine glulam, joined using traditional Japanese nuki joinery techniques.

Materials 112

Materials Structural Engineering Technique Engineering 112

Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The design approach strips buildings to their structural essence, making materials and construction techniques integral elements of the aesthetic. Emerging after World War II, Brutalism reflects a desire for honesty in design, emphasizing functionality over ornamentation.

Architecture 108

Architecture Contemporary Modern Sustainability 108

designboom

JUNE 26, 2025

Produced in collaboration with artist Paul Taylor, the installation utilizes the 19th-century copper printmaking technique known as photogravure. At the center of the space, a 5-meter-wide copper representation of the planet Venus forms the primary visual element. see more project submissions from our readers here.

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Installation Technique Design Brief Art 103